Fans are eagerly awaiting the final matchday of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season. All teams are competing and giving their best-ever performances to reshape the standings. Bundesliga Matchday 33 will continue its excitement and cheer-filled moments on May 8, 2026. Now, FC Bayern Munich is in the top position in the Bundesliga standings. Following that, Borussia Dortmund sits in second place in the league standings. RB Leipzig sits in third place in the Bundesliga standings, with recent strong form.
Rounding out the top five, Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart are fourth and fifth in the Bundesliga table, respectively. FC St. Pauli occupies the danger zone in the Bundesliga standings. Additionally, 1. FC Heidenheim is placed in the relegation zone. At the final before the games, what happened with the team’s squad support that impacted this day?
Recent Performances of Top Contenders and Their Impact on the Table
Bayern’s Consistency Under Threat from Longtime Rivals
FC Bayern Munich faced 1. FC Heidenheim in their most recent game. Leon Goretzka and Diant Ramaj each scored the goals for Bayern. On the other hand, Budu Zivzivadze and Eren Dinkçi each found the net for Heidenheim. Ultimately, Bayern Munich drew 3-3 at Heidenheim. As a result, Bayern Munich has proved their potential moves and determination. While Heidenheim is returning to form, they are still in the Bundesliga’s danger zone.
Shock Defeat: Dortmund Loses to a Mid-Table Team
Borussia Dortmund looked to Borussia Mönchengladbach in their latest Bundesliga encounter. Both teams failed to score at halftime. After the break, Borussia Mönchengladbach took control with Haris Tabaković finding the net. Meanwhile, Dortmund has struggled. At the end, Borussia Dortmund suffered a 1-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach.
FC St. Pauli Continues to Struggle in the Relegation Zone
FC St. Pauli faced 1. FSV Mainz 05 in their most recent fixture. In the first half, Phillip Tietz and Phillip Mwene each scored for Mainz. St. Pauli failed to find the net before half-time. After the break, Abdoulie Ceesay scored for St. Pauli. As a result, St. Pauli suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mainz and remains stuck in the relegation zone.
Upcoming Matchday Schedule
Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Date: May 8, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
VfB Stuttgart vs. Leverkusen
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: MHP Arena in Stuttgart.
Hoffenheim vs Werder
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: PreZero Arena in Sinsheim.
Augsburg vs. Mönchengladbach
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: WWK ARENA in Augsburg.
RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig in Leipzig.
Wolfsburg vs Bayern
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:30 PM ET | 09:30 AM PT | 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Volkswagen Arena in Wolfsburg.
Hamburg vs SC Freiburg
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
Köln vs Heidenheim
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 AM ET | 08:30 AM PT | 09:00 PM IST
Venue: RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.
Mainz vs Union Berlin
Date: May 10, 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 01:30 PM ET | 10:30 AM PT | 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Mewa Arena in Mainz.
Selected Games Previews
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Christian Eriksen, Vinícius Souza, and Patrick Wimmer
Winger
Adam Daghim
Striker
Dženan Pejčinović
Predicted Lineups for Bayern
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Jonas Urbig
Backs
Hiroki Ito, Jonathan Tah, and Josip Stanišić
Midfielders
Kim Min-jae, Aleksandar Pavlović, Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Striker
Nicolas Jackson
Previous Rivalries
VfL Wolfsburg shared a goalless 0-0 draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach in their most recent Bundesliga match. This team has poor form in both home and away fixtures. Furthermore, Wolfsburg remains near the relegation zone in the Bundesliga standings.
Conversely, FC Bayern Munich faced 1. FSV Mainz 05 in a recent fixture. In the first half, Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel, and Sheraldo Becker scored for Mainz. On the other hand, Nicolas Jackson, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala, and Harry Kane scored for Bayern. Ultimately, Bayern defeated Mainz 4-3, while their away record is strong. FC Bayern Munich will have a strong away record advantage heading into the upcoming fixtures.
The Pick: Bayern
Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Date: May 8, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 02:30 PM ET | 11:30 AM PT | 12:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.
Predicted Lineups for Dortmund
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Gregor Kobel
Backs
Luca Reggiani, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Julian Ryerson
Midfielders
Marcel Sabitzer, Jobe Bellingham, Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt, and Samuele Inácio
Striker
Serhou Guirassy
Predicted Lineups for Eintracht Frankfurt
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Michael Zetterer
Backs
Nathaniel Brown, Robin Koch, and Aurèle Amenda
Midfielders
Ellyes Skhiri, Oscar Højlund, Hugo Larsson, and Can Uzun
Winger
Ansgar Knauff
Strikers
Jonathan Burkardt and Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga
Previous Rivalries
Borussia Dortmund is currently second in the Bundesliga with 67 points. In their last five games, they have recorded two consecutive victories, three losses, and no draws. Some players are on the injury list. Niklas Süle and Felix Nmecha are out due to knee injuries, respectively. While Karim Adeyemi has a muscle injury, Emre Can has a cruciate ligament injury. Ramy Bensebaini is out due to a foot injury. With a home-field advantage, Borussia Dortmund will take a victory in their upcoming game.
By contrast, Eintracht Frankfurt currently sits in eighth place with 43 points in the league standings. In their last five fixtures, they have earned one win, two losses, and two draws. which reflects an inconsistent form. Several players are added to the injury list. Michy Batshuayi is out with a broken ankle injury, while Jens Grahi is out with a thigh injury. Nnamdi Collins is out due to an ankle injury.
The Pick: Dortmund
RB Leipzig vs St. Pauli
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig in Leipzig.
Predicted Lineups for RB Leipzig
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Maarten Vandevoordt
Backs
Willi Orbán, Max Finkgräfe, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, and Ridle Baku
Midfielders
Nicolas Seiwald, Christoph Baumgartner, and Xaver Schlager
Wingers
Antonio Nusa and Yan Diomande
Striker
Rômulo
Predicted Lineups for St. Pauli
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Nikola Vasilj
Backs
Karol Mets, Arkadiusz Pyrka, Lars Ritzka, Tomoya Ando, Eric Anders Smith, and Hauke Wahl
Midfielders
Joel Chima Fujita, Jackson Irvine, and Danel Sinani
Striker
Andréas Hountondji
Previous Rivalries
RB Leipzig defeated 1. FC Union Berlin 3-1 in their latest Bundesliga game. RB Leipzig took control in the first half, with Max Finkgräfe, Rômulo Cardoso, and Ridle Baku scoring the goals. After the break, Danilho Doekhi scored for 1. FC Union Berlin. RB Leipzig will have a home-soil advantage to hold on to another triumph in the forthcoming fixture.
In contrast, FC St. Pauli suffered a 2-0 defeat to FC Heidenheim in their most recent game. Budu Zivzivadze and Eren Dinkçi found the net for Heidenheim at half-time. Meanwhile, FC St. Pauli failed to find the net throughout the full 90 minutes. As a result, they have remained stuck in the relegation zone of the Bundesliga standings.
The Pick: RB Leipzig
VfB Stuttgart vs. Leverkusen
Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 09:30 AM ET | 06:30 AM PT | 07:00 PM IST
Venue: MHP Arena in Stuttgart.
Predicted Lineups for VfB Stuttgart
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Alexander Nübel
Backs
Ramon Hendriks, Luca Jaquez, Josha Vagnoman, and Jeff Chabot
Midfielders
Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Jamie Leweling, and Bilal El Khannouss
Winger
Chris Führich
Striker
Deniz Undav
Predicted Lineups for Leverkusen
Position
Players
Goalkeeper
Mark Flekken
Backs
Alejandro Grimaldo, Jarell Quansah, and Edmond Tapsoba
Midfielders
Ibrahim Maza, Exequiel Palacios, Aleix García, and Robert Andrich
Wingers
Montrell Amare Culbreath and Nathan Tella
Striker
Patrik Schick
Previous Rivalries
VfB Stuttgart currently sits in fifth place with 58 points in the Bundesliga standings. They have a consistent form and strong experience in the Bundesliga season. Their strong home record means they can compete with Leverkusen in the upcoming game.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen has displayed solid form and stable performances this season. They are currently fourth in the Bundesliga standings with 58 points. This team has a moderate form and will face Stuttgart in the forthcoming fixture.
The Pick: VfB Stuttgart
Final Thoughts
As the Bundesliga season progresses, several more teams compete each week. This league comes to an end with one matchday remaining, making the outcome of the teams’ matches crucial. Bayern, Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Leverkusen, and VfB Stuttgart have proven their last-ditch tactical moves for the top spot. Meanwhile, FC St. Pauli and 1. FC Heidenheim tries to escape the relegation zone battles on Matchday 33.